Obesity and reproduction
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2018
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Hardy, T.S.E.
De Sousa, S.M.C.
Norman, R.J.
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Skinner, M.J.
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Encyclopedia of Reproduction, 2018 / Skinner, M.J. (ed./s), pp.87-93
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Obesity has manifold consequences across the reproductive lifespan of women. It may advance the age of puberty, particularly in relation to thelarche. It impinges on reproductive fitness via ovarian, endometrial and hypothalamic-pituitary factors in both natural and assisted conception, and male obesity has a synergistic effect in reducing fertility. Obesity increases the risks of virtually all antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal complications. Menopausal symptoms and malignancy risks are generally compounded by obesity. The obesity epidemic has coincided with earlier age of puberty and declining male fertility and, through the trans-generational effects of obesity, it may itself further increase the prevalence of obesity in the future.
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Copyright 2018 Elsevbier